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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 532.32 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 532.32 and 326.94 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 532.32 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/532.32 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 532.32 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 174,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,036.70/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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